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Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Independently published, 2024
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- Titel
- The King in Yellow: The Haunting Gothic Horror Classic
- Autor
- Chambers, Robert W.
- Verlag
- Independently published
- Erscheinungsjahr
- 2024
- Zustand
- Very Good
- Schutzumschlag
- 48121696
- Signiert
- 7/7/2026 10:25:17 AM
- Einband
- Hardcover
- Sprache
- Englisch
- ISBN-13
- 9798321733561
- Auflage
- 1783419917.
- Verkäuferkataloge
- 1, 9798321733561, U
Dive into an enigmatic world of mystery, madness, and forbidden knowledge.
First published in the US in 1895, Robert W. Chambers’ haunting collection of short stories, The King in Yellow, invites readers to explore the thin line between reality and the supernatural…without going mad in the process.
This eerie American horror classic has inspired generations of authors, including H.P. Lovecraft, who incorporated elements of The King in Yellow into his own mythos. The collection remains an unforgettable example of early weird fiction, known for its atmospheric storytelling and the pervasive sense of dread that lingers throughout the interconnected tales.
Preview
“I pray God will curse the writer, as the writer has cursed the world with this beautiful, stupendous creation, terrible in its simplicity, irresistible in its truth—a world which now trembles before the King in Yellow.”
Synopsis
At the heart of this chilling anthology of ten stories is a mysterious play, "The King in Yellow," a malevolent force that grips those who dare to read its pages. As characters confront the forbidden knowledge within the cursed play, they are pushed to the edge of sanity, plunging into a realm where the King in Yellow reigns with a sinister influence. A mesmerizing journey into the realm of weird fiction, where the unknown lurks in the shadows, waiting to ensnare those who dare to unlock its secrets. Are you ready to confront the madness within?
A Modern Reprint
At Airleas Publishing we take every step possible to maintain the integrity and quality the author of The King in Yellow intended. This means that the text in this story is unedited and unchanged from the 1895 publication, preserving its original form for your classic literature enjoyment.
Whether you’re looking for a gift for the Gothic horror buff in your life or looking to add a beautiful volume of classic American literature to your collection, The King in Yellow will not disappoint.
Title Details
First published in the US in 1895, Robert W. Chambers’ haunting collection of short stories, The King in Yellow, invites readers to explore the thin line between reality and the supernatural…without going mad in the process.
This eerie American horror classic has inspired generations of authors, including H.P. Lovecraft, who incorporated elements of The King in Yellow into his own mythos. The collection remains an unforgettable example of early weird fiction, known for its atmospheric storytelling and the pervasive sense of dread that lingers throughout the interconnected tales.
Preview
“I pray God will curse the writer, as the writer has cursed the world with this beautiful, stupendous creation, terrible in its simplicity, irresistible in its truth—a world which now trembles before the King in Yellow.”
Synopsis
At the heart of this chilling anthology of ten stories is a mysterious play, "The King in Yellow," a malevolent force that grips those who dare to read its pages. As characters confront the forbidden knowledge within the cursed play, they are pushed to the edge of sanity, plunging into a realm where the King in Yellow reigns with a sinister influence. A mesmerizing journey into the realm of weird fiction, where the unknown lurks in the shadows, waiting to ensnare those who dare to unlock its secrets. Are you ready to confront the madness within?
A Modern Reprint
At Airleas Publishing we take every step possible to maintain the integrity and quality the author of The King in Yellow intended. This means that the text in this story is unedited and unchanged from the 1895 publication, preserving its original form for your classic literature enjoyment.
Whether you’re looking for a gift for the Gothic horror buff in your life or looking to add a beautiful volume of classic American literature to your collection, The King in Yellow will not disappoint.
Title Details
- Original 1895 Text
- Gothic Horror
- 5 x 8 Inches
- Matte Cover
- Cream Paper
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